Experts warn parents about rising sextortion scams trapping kids online
Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here’s how kids are being targeted—and what parents can do.
Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here’s how kids are being targeted—and what parents can do.
Rising sextortion scams trapping kids online, experts warn parents
Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here?s how kids are being targeted?and what parents can do.
Online sextortion scams are up nearly 500%. Here?s how kids are being targeted?and what parents can do.
AI tools that can help parents save time and stress less | ChicagoNOW
Al is reshaping everything, from how we work to how we parent. For busy families, it's not just about keeping up; it's about finding ways to save time, reduce stress, and create more meaningful moments with your kids. Cognitiv CEO and Co-founder Jeremy Fain explains the real ways Al can help parents, not replace them.
Al is reshaping everything, from how we work to how we parent. For busy families, it's not just about keeping up; it's about finding ways to save time, reduce stress, and create more meaningful moments with your kids. Cognitiv CEO and Co-founder Jeremy Fain explains the real ways Al can help parents, not replace them.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Why soft skills matter more than ever in the AI era | ChicagoNOW
AI is changing the way we work, from automating everyday tasks to helping us make sense of big data, but there's one thing it still can't do: be human. HIREWELL partner James Hornick explains the growing importance of human skills like empathy and how you can showcase them in your career.
AI is changing the way we work, from automating everyday tasks to helping us make sense of big data, but there's one thing it still can't do: be human. HIREWELL partner James Hornick explains the growing importance of human skills like empathy and how you can showcase them in your career.
Indeed, Glassdoor cutting jobs as artificial intelligence utilization grows
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
ChatGPT can cause your brain to underperform, study shows
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
According to a study from MIT, relying on ChatGPT is bad for the brain. Associate Vice Chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the University of Illinois Chicago Michael Bennett explains the results of the study and how we can learn from it.
ChatGPT could affect your critical thinking skills, study finds
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Exelon Foundation offers free STEM academy experience in Chicago
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Summer heat is not getting in the way of science with the Exelon Foundation. FOX 32's Mike Caplan talks with Exelon spokesperson Celeste Shea on their weeklong STEM academy at DePaul University.
Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected
Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.
Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.